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Apr 18, 2025
Alex Jordan from the Quincy Institute discusses the chaos in Sudan, where a parallel government is forming amid ongoing violence. Afeef Nessouli, a volunteer in Gaza, shares gripping insights into healthcare struggles and efforts to support local communities. The conversation touches on U.S. nuclear negotiations with Saudi Arabia, escalating military actions in Gaza, and the precarious peace prospects in Ukraine. Together, they highlight the resilience of people in conflict zones, urging a call to action for humanitarian support.
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Sudan's Parallel Government Threat
- The RSF forming a parallel government in Sudan indicates that a durable peace is far off.
- It suggests the country might face a fractious territorial split, intensifying conflict and expanding fighting.
Trump Opts Diplomacy with Iran
- Trump resisted Israeli calls to attack Iran, prioritizing avoiding another Middle East war.
- Iran diplomatic talks in Oman show promising signs despite skepticism and internal US divisions.
Risks of US-Saudi Nuclear Talks
- US-Saudi nuclear cooperation talks risk enabling MBS with nuclear technology.
- Likely outcome is the US committing to wars on behalf of Saudi Arabia without real Palestinian state solution.